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Front right brake caliper keeps pulling shortly after replacement. 4 have been replaced. Sometimes a very strong pull where steering is pulled from hands. Especially dangerious when pulling a travel trailer. -- fuel cell has a badly worn sleeve which causes floating suction to hang up causing air suction and running out of fuel at 1/2 tank plus or minus.
When applying brakes vehicle will pulls hard to left. Dealer has resurfaced front brakes, and flushed master cylinder and its lines, but defect keeps reoccurring.
Excessive pedal effort required to stop vehicle in normal braking situations. Front brakes smoke during hard stops or in stop and go traffic. It also gives off a burning smell. Brought back to dealer 2 times and they state that it is "normal". I just found out that in 1997, Dodge changed the master cylinder on this truck to a larger unit. The rest of the brake system components are the same. I would think that this would solve my problem.
While driving and applying the brakes there is a loud noise and the front brakes pads are gone completely and the rotors are in bad shape. Contacted the manufacturer and they won't fix the vehicle unless the consumer pays for the repairs.
- Milesburg, PA, USA
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Consumer took vehicle dealership on 3-17-98 for repairs on brakes. Dealership said brakes were fine. Second time dealership said they adjusted the brakes. But consumer marked nut on wheel to see if dealer was repairing vehicle, and the marks lined up still. Consumer took vehicle to dealership a third time, dealer said they replaced brake pads and shoes, and turned the rotors. When driving and braking vehicle pulls left real hard, almost sideways. At the mediation board hearing with ncfds the board decided that the truck was unsafe. The claim number for his case is 66985167fl against chhrysler.
Front end misalignment. In addition, rear axle seals/axle bearings/steering drag:link/front brake calipers/rotors and pads/rear brake shoes and drums and rear brake cylinders and brake vacuum booster failed/replaced.
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal will intermttently travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which nearly caused a collision. Also, dealer replaced calipers/rotors and master cylinder.
When appying the ABS brakes, the vehicle pulls to the right and left sides. Consumr states at 12,000 miles there was extensive brake pad wear on front brakes, consumer contacted manufacturer and was advised they were aware of the braking problems.
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- Auburn, WA, USA